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Re:When will we get secure desktop OSes? (2018) by fragileone on Sunday July 25, 2021 @08:41AM (#27948753)
That's fair, except for utility in my usage Windows runs less of the programs I want.

Linux users tend to prioritise software freedom, digital privacy, customisability, hackability and longevity, so will settle for it being a little less streamlined and being able to run 15k out of 18k Steam games, which is more than enough games for my enjoyment. Each to their own.

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Re:When will we get secure desktop OSes? (2018) by hyperman1 on Sunday July 25, 2021 @01:38PM (#27951200)
I wonder if less streamlined is still an issue. Yes, Linux has plenty of weird bugs and sharp corners, but since windows 8 or so, windows has at least as much of them. Wine gets at the point that it runs older windows software better than windows.

Games is still hit or miss, though.

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